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Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.  From an LSU quarterback to a Cincinnati defensive lineman, here are five players we’re tracking:  LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier  Nussmeier’s play can best be described as a roller coaster. “When he’s on, he can be [former LSU

First-year head coach Pete Carroll is tinkering with the Las Vegas Raiders’ offensive line early in training camp.  On Tuesday, second-year offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson was moved to the second-team unit at center, with Jordan Meredith handling the first-team reps, per Tashan Reed of The Athletic. On Thursday, Powers-Johnson was

Las Vegas Raiders QB Geno Smith can breathe a bit better, and for good reason. The Raiders extended LT Kolton Miller to 2028, ensuring Smith will have protection on one side for the foreseeable future. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler broke the news Wednesday night, saying the deal is worth $66 million

The Cincinnati Bengals have been on the prowl for more talent as they look to capitalize on the talents of Joe Burrow and an elite wide receiver corps and return to the Super Bowl. Those efforts have led the team to add another talented player to the receiver room. According

During a Wednesday appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers lashed out at those who have criticized Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin after losing a fifth straight playoff game in January.  Later in the program, Tomlin opened up about the “bromance” he has built with Rodgers

Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens may already be the greatest “running quarterback” in NFL history.  However, questions about whether or not Jackson can win the biggest games of a postseason tournament with his arm continue to hover over the Ravens even though he’s a two-time MVP.  During the latest

Early into training camp, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens insisted that he and new teammate CeeDee Lamb can become the NFL’s top one-two punch at the position this season.  Some continue to wonder how Lamb, Dallas’ No. 1 receiver, will feel about seeing certain targets go to Pickens during

It seems to never end with the Dallas Cowboys as they continue to make headlines for all the wrong reasons going into the 2025 season. While star defensive players like San Francisco 49ers DE Nick Bosa ($34M), Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett ($40M) and Pittsburgh Steelers LB T.J. Watt ($41M)

Trey Lance’s career has not developed as anybody hoped after he was taken with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Injuries, inconsistency and bouncing around the league has left him in a situation where he is trying to rebuild his career on a one-year, $2 million

Today’s minor moves: Atlanta Falcons Buffalo Bills Cleveland Browns Denver Broncos Signed: LB Garrett Nelson Reverted to IR: LB Johnny Walker Indianapolis Colts Jacksonville Jaguars Minnesota Vikings Signed: OL Matt Nelson Waived/injured: DL Alexander Williams New England Patriots New Orleans Saints Pittsburgh Steelers San Francisco 49ers Seattle Seahawks Tampa Bay

Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III has proved he can take negative feedback.  Burden missed most of the offseason program due to a soft tissue injury. After being cleared, he struggled to learn the playbook early in training camp.  Bears rookie head coach Ben Johnson pulled the second-round

Brent Urban could be back in Baltimore for yet another season. The veteran defensive lineman is set to work out for the Ravens “in the upcoming days,” according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. The veteran will be seeking his fourth-consecutive one-year contract from Baltimore. That latest stint has seen

Terry McLaurin has been in a contract dispute with the Washington Commanders this offseason, and it would appear the star wide receiver has run out of patience. McLaurin informed the Commanders on Thursday that he would like to be traded, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. ESPN’s Adam Schefter says

As the Cowboys navigate a number of injuries on their offensive line, they’re targeting a familiar face for some depth. According to ESPN’s Todd Archer, veteran lineman La’el Collins will work out for the team on Friday. This would represent Collins’ third stint with the organization, with his first spanning

The New England Patriots are going to be a team to watch in the bid for this disgruntled wide receiver. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

Safety Jordan Whitehead lined up a Falcons visit shortly after receiving medical clearance. He is not the only free agent defensive back on Atlanta’s radar. Cornerback C.J. Henderson worked out for the Falcons today, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. No deal is imminent at this time, he adds. Today’s news marks the

Did the Dallas Cowboys find their next star running back in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft?  Dallas rookie RB Jaydon Blue (pick No. 149) seemed like he would sit behind Miles Sanders and Javonte Williams entering training camp. He’s receiving first-team reps, however, and impressing new head

The staredown between the Commanders and Terry McLaurin has resulted in a trade request. According to Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz, the star wide receiver has requested a trade out of Washington. ESPN’s Adam Schefter has confirmed the report. [RELATED: Commanders WR Terry McLaurin Reports To Camp] McLaurin seemed to quiet

After a phenomenal year in 2024, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow hinted he could be even better in 2025. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

Hovering somewhere between the Saints and Steelers in the NFL’s middle class over the past few years, the Seahawks made significant offseason changes. They swapped out two known commodities on offense, dealing away Geno Smith and D.K. Metcalf before adding less reliable figures to replace the two cornerstones. Sam Darnold

Brian Daboll threw in a different kind of punishment on Thursday after the New York Giants had a practice filled with unacceptable penalties. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

The Raiders kept a mainstay in the fold for the long term by working out an extension with left tackle Kolton Miller yesterday. Another key member of the team’s offense could also have a new deal in place soon. Receiver Jakobi Meyers is in talks with Vegas about an extension, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport

It seems to never end with the Dallas Cowboys as they continue to make headlines for all the wrong reasons going into the 2025 season. While star defensive players like San Francisco 49ers DE Nick Bosa ($34M), Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett ($40M) and Pittsburgh Steelers LB T.J. Watt ($41M)

Zyon McCollum has developed into a mainstay in the Buccaneers’ secondary while playing out the first three years of his rookie pact. The pending 2026 free agent is eligible for an extension, and that is his target. McCollum is seeking a second Tampa Bay contract, ESPN’s Adam Schefter notes. He adds

In January, former New England Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel detailed how longtime offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels may make “adjustments” to the offense so that second-year signal-caller Drake Maye can use his legs more than Tom Brady did while playing under McDaniels.  During a recent chat with the media at training camp, Maye was asked

2026 will mark the third consecutive year of operation for the United Football League. Changes with respect to some of the league’s markets will be in place by the time the campaign begins. Entrepreneur and co-founder of the likes of Vitaminwater, Smartwater and BodyArmor Mike Repole has joined the UFL’s investment

Cleveland Browns fans continue to say the team is wasting time by planning to start veteran Joe Flacco or Kenny Pickett at quarterback over 2025 third-round draft pick Dillon Gabriel or 2025 fifth-rounder Shedeur Sanders. Lance Reisland of the Cleveland Plain Dealer suggested Thursday that film from training camp shows

After being unable to find an NFL opportunity in 2024, Latavius Murray is hanging up his cleats. The veteran running back announced on Thursday that he is retiring at the age of 35 (video link via NFL insider Jordan Schultz). A sixth-round pick of the Raiders in 2013, Murray played on a

NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated noted in June how the Washington Commanders retaining offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and other assistant coaches could help quarterback Jayden Daniels take a massive leap coming off a stellar rookie season.  While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Daniels addressed the “night and day” difference he

Minkah Fitzpatrick is back where his career began thanks to the trade which sent him from Pittsburgh to Miami. In the wake of that deal, the All-Pro safety worked out a restructured contract with the Dolphins. As a result of the alterations to his pact, Fitzpatrick received a signing bonus to

Let the (preseason) games begin. With the Detroit Lions-Los Angeles Chargers Pro Football Hall of Fame Game kicking off 2025 action, Yardbarker NFL writers mulled a player — past or present — on each AFC team who merits enshrinement in Canton. AFC East BUFFALO BILLS | LB Von Miller |

We knew back in April that the Cowboys were eyeing extensions for offensive lineman Tyler Smith, cornerback DaRon Bland, tight end Jake Ferguson, and kicker Brandon Aubrey. Ferguson got his this weekend, and Smith switched up his representation after the team picked up his fifth-year option. While, so far, it’s

Early into training camp, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens insisted that he and new teammate CeeDee Lamb can become the NFL’s top one-two punch at the position this season.  Some continue to wonder how Lamb, Dallas’ No. 1 receiver, will feel about seeing certain targets go to Pickens during

Shortly after New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel brought offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels back to the organization this past winter, second-year New England quarterback Drake Maye noted that he was going to review film of all-time great Tom Brady playing in McDaniels’ offense.  During a Wednesday appearance on the

Much was said and written throughout the spring about how Pittsburgh Steelers players may feel about quarterback Aaron Rodgers essentially skipping the voluntary portion of the offseason program before he signed a team-friendly contract to join the club in June.  During Wednesday’s edition of NFL Network’s “The Insiders” program, league

The Bengals are signing veteran tight end Noah Fant, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. More to come. This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors

The ongoing competition for the Indianapolis Colts’ starting quarterback job between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones could understandably cause some outsiders to assume the club’s long-term answer at the position isn’t on its roster this summer.  For a piece produced by The Athletic’s James Boyd that was published on Wednesday

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin continues to be the subject of trade rumors as he remains in the final year of his current contract. During a Wednesday appearance on “The Rich Eisen Show,” NFL insider Dianna Russini of The Athletic revealed what other teams have heard about McLaurin’s availability during

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews has been the subject of trade rumors throughout 2025. The 29-year-old is in the final year of his contract at the same time that fellow Baltimore tight ends Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar are on track to become free agents in March 2026. It now seems the Ravens have a big

Somewhat interestingly, the Pittsburgh Steelers signing Aaron Rodgers to be their starting quarterback in June seemed to spark an uptick in chatter regarding Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin possibly being on the hot seat this summer.  During a Wednesday appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Rodgers sent a strong message

The wait for NFL games is (almost) over.  The NFL’s preseason schedule gets underway on July 31 as the Los Angeles Chargers take on the Detroit Lions in the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio. For the Chargers, it will be the start of another new

The extraordinarily rare four-man quarterback competition unfolding in Cleveland is ongoing, but adjustments are being made. Kenny Pickett is out with a hamstring injury, giving Joe Flacco a wider runway to reacquire the job. While Pickett recovers, Kevin Stefanski said Flacco will take the bulk of the first-team reps, via

Long before the Indianapolis Colts signed quarterback Daniel Jones in free agency this past March, Colts head coach Shane Steichen benched 2023 first-round draft pick Anthony Richardson for a pair of contests last fall after Richardson admitted to taking himself out of a game because he was “tired.” While reflecting

Aaron Rodgers is going through an experience that often happens to elite quarterbacks early in their career when they’re drafted by a general manager and coach coming off losing seasons who are on the hot seat: Learning a new scheme. The new Pittsburgh Steelers signal-caller is on his third offensive coordinator

The first-round cornerback’s ACL is intact, according to Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz, and NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo report the Kentucky product suffered an LCL sprain. Hairston is expected to be out for at least a few weeks, but the Bills avoided the worst-case scenario here. Buffalo views Hairston

Zach Sieler is not holding in at Dolphins practice, but the veteran defensive lineman has let it be known he is seeking a new contract. Tied to a three-year, $30.75MM extension, Sieler has delivered a considerable return for the Dolphins by posting back-to-back 10-sack seasons — for a team decimated

Four Raiders remain from the Oakland days of the franchise. The longest-tenured of those four players is now set to stick around in Las Vegas for a few more years, at least. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Raiders are extending left tackle Kolton Miller on a three-year, $66M agreement. The new

The Seahawks moved John Schneider to the top of their personnel pyramid in 2024, firing Pete Carroll and giving their GM final say. A year later, the team is extending its longtime front office boss. Schneider and the Seahawks have agreed on a four-year extension, according to FOX’s Jay Glazer.

It will be even harder for the Dallas Cowboys to rebound from a 7-10 season if they don’t stop fighting each other. Last week, there were multiple incidents at training camp in Oxnard, California. On Wednesday, more scuffles broke out, and rookie offensive tackle Ajani Cornelius was ejected after punching

July 30th, 2025 at 8:58pm CST by Ely Allen Four Raiders remain from the Oakland days of the franchise. The longest-tenured of those four players is now set to stick around in Las Vegas for a few more years, at least. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Raiders are extending